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Egypt's Balancing Act: Politics And Power In The Middle East
Paperback
Series: Essays, Reports and Analyses
African HistoryGeneral Political ScienceInternational Relations
Publisher: Global East-West Ltd
Published: Apr 14 2025
Pages: 222
Weight: 0.49
Height: 0.47 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Egypt's Balancing Act deeply examines the history and evolution of a nation's politics during and after the Arab Spring. It also covers the unprecedented changes that Egypt underwent in its global relations. It is no wonder that Egypt stands tall among the other populous nations in the Middle East. Blessed with a rich history, it has always been at the centre of the political and geo-strategic landscape in this part of the world. This particular book highlights Egypt's geo-political identity transformation by analysing its domestic issues alongside its relationships with allies and adversaries. The Arab Spring was, in fact, a paradigm shift for Egypt as it removed the politically stagnant Hosni Mubarak in 2011. His removal sparked chaotic oscillations in the country's politics. The central narrative revolves around the revolution and its slow build-up. Shifting away from previously embraced strategies focused solely on social justice, a democratic shift, aesthetic programmes, and governmental reforms were vital in rephrasing the geo-political discourse within Egypt. It also illustrates the subsequent rise and fall of the Muslim Brotherhood, the Morsi presidency, the ensuing national protests, and the social fragmentation that later enabled the surge of Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Egypt, under el-Sisi, entered a period marked by a contentious political stabilisation and economic restructuring.
One of the most intriguing aspects of the book is its focus on the delicate balance between the ruling government's administration and the constitutional order sought by the population. This part of the book provides insightful perspectives that will engage readers and deepen their understanding of Egypt's political landscape.
It also considers some of the government's areas of expenditure, such as the foreign investment-oriented mega infrastructure projects, alongside human rights challenges and political dissent.
The book's authors make a concerted effort to describe Egypt's approach to regional affairs, a key argument of the book. Egypt wields significant power and plays a leadership role in shaping the politics and relationships of other Arab states. The book provides a detailed explanation of Egypt's mediating activities and its role in the Arab League. It examines Egypt's strategic interests and how they address regional concerns such as the wars in Libya, Syria, and Yemen and the rise of terrorism. The book aims to position Egypt within the context of other world and regional powers. It also discusses Egypt's relations with Israel, detailing the adjacent border security cooperation and the more distant cooperation.
Furthermore, the book discusses Egypt's relations with the Gulf states, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, stressing how economic aid and shared objectives are central to developing relations. Further, the book covers emerging powers like China and Russia and examines these countries' impact on Egypt's foreign and economic policy.
This discussion is important for understanding these powers' influence on Egypt's domestic politics and regional policies and explaining the geopolitical dimensions of Egypt's decisions. Egypt's Balancing Act attempts to capture the essence of Egypt's political history and its position within the Middle East. The authors' insights on the interplay of Egypt's internal dynamics and external influences provide a fundamental interpretation of Egypt's search for equilibrium and ambitions in the region's volatile environment.
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